John Menkes described it in 1962 at Columbia University (in Manhattan, NY)
low copper levels
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) was discovered by John Menkes in 1954. This is a disorder whereby there is a disruption in the metabolism of branched-chained amino acids.
No, nobody that has been famous had this particular disease
my son has the disease, if you would like to know more about it email me at huntermommy08@hotmail.com
Suzy Menkes's birth name is Suzy Peta Menkes.
Menkes disease results from abnormal utilization of copper, leading to a copper deficiency that affects various body functions. In contrast, Wilson's disease results from abnormal utilization of copper, causing a buildup of copper in the body, particularly in the liver and brain, which can lead to various symptoms and complications.
Suzy Menkes was born on 1943-12-24.
David Menkes was born in 1963, in Madrid, Spain.
Nina Menkes was born on October 21, 1963, in USA.
The position of the mutation is what determines how severe it is, the ATP7A gene is what is effected. My son has menkes, does yours? is that why you are asking? you can email me at huntermommy08@hotmail.com or catch me on twitter @missusmommy08
John H. Menkes has written: 'Textbook of child neurology/ John H. Menkes' -- subject(s): In infancy & childhood, Nervous system diseases -
B. Menkes has written: 'Cercetari de embriologie experimentala' -- subject(s): Accessible book